How much funding does Community Grants Program provide?

Community Grants Program provides $1,000 - $100,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Grants Program?

The deadline is December 31, 2026.

Community Grants Program

TEMPE DIABLOS CHARITIES INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Arts Grants for Youth Programs Family Services Grants

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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $100,000

Deadline

December 31, 2026

267 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants Program

Funder: Tempe Diablos Charities Inc.

Geographic Scope: Tempe, Arizona

Award Range: $1,000 to $100,000, depending on revenues

Mission: Fund non-profit organizations in Tempe, Arizona, to fuel vibrant community projects in arts, youth, and family support.

2025 Impact: Over $600,000 granted to 70 initiatives in 2025

Funding Focus Areas

Arts
Youth programs
Family support
Community projects serving Tempe

Eligibility Requirements

Organizations must:

Be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization or equivalent

Serve the Tempe, Arizona community primarily

Not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status

Ineligible For Funding

Tempe Diablos Charities does NOT fund:

Individuals

Political, labor, or fraternal organizations

Medical or scientific research funding

Advocacy or lobbying activities or issue-related topics

Religious organizations, churches, or programs that are purely denominational in purpose

Debt reduction campaigns

General operating needs or ongoing support, including but not limited to salaries or transportation (except for some educational needs)

Projects/programs outside Tempe unless the project/program serves primarily Tempe or Tempe residents

Fiscal Year

Tempe Diablos Charities fiscal year runs June 1st through May 31st.

Important Notes

Organizations may apply only once per fiscal year
Tempe Diablos Charities reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to approve or disapprove any proposal for funding
Tempe Diablos Charities reserves the right to change the application criteria at any time
Other guidelines/considerations may apply and will be evaluated on an individual basis

Contact Information

Email: grants@tempediablos.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Period: October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Cycle Deadline: Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Review Timeline:

Applications reviewed in February 2026

Decisions made by June 30, 2026

Applicants notified by July 31, 2026

Funds available after August 1, 2026

Possible Interview: At the discretion of Tempe Diablos Charities, you may be contacted to schedule an in-person interview in March or April of 2026 to clarify your request or seek additional information.

#### Required Materials

Applicants must submit:
1. Completed application form - Answer all questions and confine typewritten information to the word/page count listed. Noncompliance with word/page count limitations could cause application rejection.
2. Complete list of corporations and foundations that have given to the organization in the most immediate previous year and the amount each has given ($5,000.00 and above)
3. Annual operating budget
4. List of Board of Directors including the primary business or professional affiliation of each

#### Important Notes

Failure to complete all sections and attach required documents could cause application rejection
Once the form is complete, you will be emailed a copy of your responses
Submit completed application along with all required supporting documentation online

#### Application Instructions